But Afghan forces see the Qataris‘ move as an attempt to spy on the Afghan government‘s military and non-military centers due to the strategic situation of Herat province.

In late November, a Qatari plane had an unauthorized landing at Herat airport without any prior coordination with local officials in the province.

Governor of Herat Mohammad Asef Rahimi said that the plane carrying 10 costly armored vehicles and foodstuff illegally landed at Herat airport.